Sink strainer



Sept. 14 1926.

L. S. GRIGG SINK STRAINER Filed Feb. 5, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 O F O O O O O V O Sept. 14 1926.

mucmfoz Patented Sept. 14, 1925. l,5'99,887

UNETE. STATES PATENT @FFlQ,

LILLY S. GBIIGG, OF LONG BEACH, CALIFURNIA.

SINK STRAINER.

Application filed February 3, 1926. Serial No. 85,746.

This invention relates to a strainer and tents of the pan cooled before being emptied more particularly to a strainer adapted for or removed from the pan. use in connection with a kitchen sink. This invention is illustrated in the ac- One object of the invention is to so concompanying drawing, whereinstruct the strainer that it may be set in the Figure l is vertical sectional view sink, after the perforated guard plate usualthrough the improved strainer and a ly provided for the outlet of the sink has ment of the sink with the discharge neck of been removed, with an outlet neck of the the strainer base fitting into the outlet of strainer extending downwardly into the outthe sink;

10 let of the sink so that any liquid poured F ig. 2 is a transverse sectional view taken into the hopper or receptacle of the strainer on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

will pass directly into the outlet pipe of the Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the base of the sink without contacting with the enamel strainer;

surface of the bottom or sides of the sink. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the strain Therefore, if coffee grounds, tea leaves or er with the elements forming the same scpaother substances which would be liable to rated.

discolor the enamel surface of the sink are The receptacle or hopper 1 of the strainer emptied into the strainer, the water drainis formed ofmetal which may be aluminum if ing from them will be prevented from flowdesired or a cheaper metal suitably coated ing over the enamel surface and discoloring with enamel or the like so that it will be at- 7 it and in addition the material placed in tractive in appearance and readily kept.

the strainer may be permitted to drain c ean and prevented from becoming rusted. practically dry before beingemptied from The receptacle tapers downwardly towards the strainer into a garbage pail. its bottom 2 which is perforated. asshown' 25 Another object of the invention is to in Fig. 2, and joined to the bottom of the construct the strainer that the hopper or rereceptacle by a depending folded joint formceptacle thereof may be removably seated ing annular flange '3 which serves to prcupon the base, the outlet neck of which its vent contact of the perforated bottom with into the discharge pipe or neck of the sink the base upon which the receptacle rests.

0 and the receptacle prevented from acciden- It will, therefore, be seen that when matetally moving out of its proper seated relarial is placed in the strainer the perforate/ l tion to the base. bottom will be prevented from having cou- Another object of the invention is to so tact with the base or the bottom. 4; of a sink construct the receptacle or hopper of the if, for any reason, the receptacle should be 35 strainer that its bottom which is perforated used independent of its base and the in temay be supported in spaced relation to the rial, placed in the receptacle permitted to base upon which the receptacle rests and. thoroughly drain withouta portion of the thereby provide a clearance so that the maliquid drained from the contents of the terial in the receptacle may drain in a very strainer remaining beneath the bottom of 40 effective manner and the accumulation of the receptacle and preventing thorough water beneath the strainer which occurs draining of the contents. when. a strainer rests directly upon the bot- The base 5 for the receptacle 1 is of a con tom of a sink prevented. Y cavo-convex formation and at its periphery Another object of the invention is to so form is provided with an upstanding wall 6 to en- 45 the strainer that it may be readily cleaned gage the base flange 3 of the receptacle and by pouring hot water through it and further prevent the receptacle from having moveso constructed that the receptacle and base ment transversely of the base when set theremay be readily separated so that the under on. It should be further noted that, since face of the receptacle bottotm and upper the wall 6 flares upwardly and at its junction 50 face of the base may be thoroughly cleaned. with the base is of a diameter corresponding Another object of the invention is to pro to the diameter of the flange 3 at its lower vide a strainer having a lid or cover for the edge, the wall will serve very effectively to receptacle, the upper face of which will he guide the receptacle into proper seated relaflat so that pans may be supported upon the tion to the base. By having the base of a 55 strainer if it is desired to have the conconcavo-convex formation as shown in Fig.

1, water passing from the receptacle onto the base will flow towards the central portion of the base and pass outwardly through the perforations 7 formed therein and will not tend to accumulate in the base. These openings 7 are not liable to become clogged as tea leaves and other substances which would be liable to close them will be retained in the receptacle as they cannot pass through the drain openings formed in the bottom of the receptacle. A depending neck 8 extends about the perforated central portion of the base 5 and is of a diameter to permit of its being readily inserted into the outlet neck 9 of the sink 1 when the cover plate which ordinarily is secured in the seat 10 about the upper end of the outlet neck 9 is removed.

By an inspection of Fig. 1, it will be readily seen that when the strainer is in use the usual cover for the outlet of the sink is removed and the base set in place with the discharge neck 8 extending into the outlet 9. The neck 8 is crimped, as shown at 11, about its circumference and, therefore, if the neck does not fit freely into the outlet neck 9 of the sink, it can be readily forced into place and will have frictional engagement with the walls of the neck 9 and be firmly held in place. The under face of the base rests upon the bottom of the sink and, therefore, the base will be prevented from having tilting movement. The receptacle rests upon the base and has its bottom spaced well above the base so that water passing through the drain openings in the bottom may readily pass through the openings 7 into the discharge spout 8. By using this strainer tea leaves, coffee grounds, refuse from vegetables or meat prepared for cooking-or scraped from dishes after a meal may be thoroughly drained before being emptied into a garbage pail without the sink becoming stained as the liquid drained from the material in the receptacle flows directly into the outlet 9 without flowing along the surface of the sink. It should also be noted that after fish, onions, meat or the like have been boiled,

greasy or discolored water may be poured out of the utensil in which they have been cooked into the receptacle 1 and flow into the outlet of the sink without causing the sides or bottom of the sink to be discolored or coated with a film of grease. Therefore, the sink will be kept clean and a cloth used to wipe the sink will not be soiled. The cover 12 provided for the open upper end of the receptacle rests flat upon the upper edge thereof and is provided with a depending annular flange 13 which fits about the upper portion of the receptacle and prevents the cover from slipping out of place. This cover has a flat upper face and, therefore, forms a very good support upon which may be placed a pie pan or other cooking utensil so that the contents thereof may cool. By having the cover provided with a strong depending flange or rim, it may be placed upon a table or sink and support a hot pan so that the surface of the table or sink will not be damaged by the heat of the pan. A depression 1 1 is formed adjacent the center of the cover or lid 12 and is bridged by a strip 15 which forms a hand-hold 15 to be grasped when it is desired to remove the cover. A handle 16 is provided so that the receptacle can be readily lifted when it is necessary to empty the contents thereof into a garbage pail.

Having thus described the invention, 1 claim A sink strainer comprising a concaved base having its lowest portion perforated and a depending neck enclosing said perforated portion and adapted to fit into the outlet of a sink, an upstanding peripheral wall for said base, a receptacle removably resting upon said base and held against transverse movement thereon by said wall, and a perforated bottom for said receptacle spaced above the lower end thereof to provide a clearance between said base and the bottom of said receptacle.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

LILLY s. sures. n 5. 

